You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious matcha protein shake. This nourishing high-protein drink comes together easily, making for the perfect post-workout drink or as a part of a healthy busy morning breakfast. You get 41 grams of protein per serving with this protein-packed matcha shake.
If you’ve been following this blog for a while now, then you’ll know I’m a huge fan of matcha. From a simple matcha latte (or a fancier strawberry matcha latte) to matcha balls to matcha avocado smoothies to matcha overnight oats, I absolutely love matcha. So it was really only a matter of time before I added matcha protein to my protein shakes with spinach. And if you’re a fan of matcha like I am, then you’ll love this vanilla matcha protein shake as well.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- milk — almond milk or regular cow’s milk is perfect for this shake.
- Greek yogurt — using Greek yogurt adds a boost of protein to this shake and helps keep the drink creamy. You can use flavored yogurt, such as vanilla, to add some extra flavor. You can use regular or plant-based yogurt. I prefer Greek yogurt as it is higher in protein than regular yogurt and less sugar.
- vanilla protein powder — I highly recommend using protein powder that you truly enjoy and is good in quality. If the protein powder is unpleasant, the shake cannot mask the flavor. You also want to make sure you use protein powder that doesn’t have filler ingredients.
- baby spinach — I prefer baby spinach over regular spinach as they’re more tender and sweeter.
- matcha — a finely grounded powdered green tea, matcha is full of antioxidants and health benefits! Make sure to a good quality matcha powder for the best results.
- maple syrup — make sure you’re using real maple syrup and not pancake syrup. Maple syrup comes straight from trees, whereas pancake syrup is usually made with corn syrup. You can also use honey if you prefer.
How to Make Matcha Protein Shakes
- To a blender, add the milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, baby spinach, matcha powder, and maple syrup.
- Blend until smooth. Add more maple syrup if desired.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- This matcha protein shake does not use bananas but if you’d like for it to be creamier, feel free to add a banana or two into the blender when you make this matcha protein smoothie.
- This recipe makes 2 large protein shaker-sized drinks, but it can also be divided into 4 normal-sized cups.
- It helps to have the milk at the bottom of the blender so the blades can move more freely.
- You can add a few pinches of ground flaxseed for a little extra fiber and protein.
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: I don’t like to make this too far ahead of time as the smoothie does separate over time. What you can do is portion out the ingredients beforehand and throw it all in the blender when you’re ready to blend and enjoy.
Matcha Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, (60 grams)
- 2 handfuls baby spinach , (a bit over 2 cups loosely packed)
- 2½ teaspoons matcha
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Equipment
Instructions
- To a blender, add the milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, baby spinach, matcha powder, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and add more maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
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